Portland’s Bartini, Urban Fondue to close after 20 years
OregonLive.com • • business
Key Points:
- Urban Fondue and its adjacent martini bar, Bartini, both located on Northwest Glisan Street in Portland, will close after 20 years of operation in February.
- The closure is attributed to a declining neighborhood environment, high city taxes, and unreasonable lease terms imposed by the landlord.
- Owner Mark Byrum expressed regret over the decision, citing ongoing neighborhood decline and landlord demands as making continued operation unviable.
- The two establishments, known for their fondue and inventive martinis, opened in 2003 and have been popular local dining spots since then.
